Bakersfield Planet bids #144311

Turnkey Autonomous Fire Detection and Suppression System for Bakersfield MRF

The City of Bakersfield Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division, is seeking a qualified contractor to deliver a turnkey autonomous fire detection and suppression system for its Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). - Government Buyer: - City of Bakersfield, Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division - Project Scope: - Design, engineering, supply, installation, commissioning, testing, and training for a comprehensive fire detection and suppression system - System must protect exterior material storage, tipping pad, and the MRF processing line - Includes evaluation of existing fire protection infrastructure and integration of salvageable components - Products and Technologies Requested: - Autonomous fire detection and suppression system - Flame detection - Thermal imaging - Automated suppression monitors or equivalent technology - Control panels/PLC, operator interface, communications, and software - Services Required: - Licensed fire protection engineering - Hydraulic calculations - Turnkey permitting, design, procurement, installation, startup, commissioning, testing, operator training, and O&M manuals - 24/7 technical support with 48-hour onsite response - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with California prevailing wage laws - Performance and labor/materials bonds (each at 20% of contract value) - Mandatory site visit prior to proposal submission - Contractor responsible for all permitting and timely completion per approved schedule - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named in the solicitation - Prospective bidders may include Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP and Superior Tank Co., Inc. - Emphasis on modern, autonomous fire detection and suppression technologies

Description

The City of Bakersfield is soliciting proposals for a qualified professional firm to provide turnkey permitting design, engineering, supply, commissioning, testing, and training for an autonomous fire detection and fire suppression system at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). The project includes protecting exterior material storage areas, the tipping pad, and the MRF processing line. The contractor will be responsible for evaluating existing fire protection infrastructure, procuring equipment, installation, and construction, as well as providing operator training and documentation. The system aims to enhance life safety, protect critical infrastructure, minimize operational disruptions, and improve overall fire protection capabilities.

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